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Practicing medication safety saves lives

Medicines help us by curing and managing diseases as well as alleviating symptoms. While it’s common for medications to be stored in our homes, those

May 30, 2023 11:15 am

Behavioral Health Collaborative focuses on building coalition

The regional Behavioral Health Collaborative, created and convened by Capital Area Human Services, met May 24 at CAHS to explore the establishment of a Crisis

May 24, 2023 12:30 pm

CAHS attends “Bridging the Gap Community Event”

Pictured above (seated, l-r) are Social Service Counselor Rosalyn Davis, and Prevention Coordinators Dawn Chanet Collins and Alicia Richbourg. Standing (l-r) are Social Service Counselors

May 17, 2023 9:00 am

Delta Sigma Theta: “Spring Into Wellness” in Clinton

Delta Sigma Theta sorority in Clinton held its “Spring Into Wellness” event on May 6, and CAHS staff attended to provide information about CAHS’ services.

May 8, 2023 10:15 am

CAHS attends “Parent 411” event in WBR

CAHS Prevention Coordinator Dawn Collins attended the “Parent 411” event, May 4, at the Art & Addiction Exhibit sponsored by West Baton Rouge Museum in

May 5, 2023 9:00 am

Behavioral Health Day in downtown BR

CAHS Prevention Specialist Alicia Richbourg attended the Annual Behavioral Health Day, presented by the Louisiana Mental Health Association and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

May 5, 2023 8:45 am

“Together in Solitude” Health and Safety Resource Fair

West Feliciana Hospital and the LSU AgCenter presented the “Together in Solitude” Health and Safety Resource Fair on April 29 in Solitude, La., near St.

May 1, 2023 4:30 pm

Hollywood Street Church Community Health Fair

(Pictured l-r above): CAHS Prevention Coordinators Alicia Richbourg and Dawn Chanet Collins “took to the streets,” April 29, providing educational materials and resources at the

May 1, 2023 8:30 am

Dr. Laughinghouse presents at conference for grandparents

CAHS Executive Director Jan Laughinghouse, PhD, LCSW-BACS, LAC, joined CAHS’ Prevention Division staff at the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’s 26th annual conference, held in Baton Rouge

April 28, 2023 4:30 pm

VIDEO: “Let’s Talk 2.0” series available online

The opioid epidemic is impacting many individuals and families in our region. “Let’s Talk 2.0” was the second in a series, hosted in partnership with

April 27, 2023 8:30 am